Auburn swimming coach David Marsh announced the addition of Brian Barnes to his staff on Friday. Barnes joins the program as an assistant coach after serving in the same capacity at Indiana University for the past three seasons. The move makes for the second Hoosier coach to join the Tigers following the addition of Dorsey Tierney to the staff earlier this summer.

"We are real excited to add Brian to our staff," Auburn head coach David Marsh said. "He has a nationwide reputation for being an outstanding coach and administrator. He comes to Auburn with impeccable integrity and work ethic. He will be a great addition on our staff, the overall program and the Auburn-Opelika community. We welcome Brian and his wife, Alyssa, to the Auburn family."

A former Indiana All-America selection, Barnes helped coach the 2005 Indiana men's team to its highest finish at the NCAA Championship since 1991 and its first 10-win dual meet season since 1985. Last season's group garnered 29 All-American honors, the most since 1976. In 2004, the Hoosiers had five All-Americans and finished 17th at the championship and his in first season at Indiana, the team had one the top Big Ten finishes in school history.

Prior to his coaching stint at Indiana, Barnes served as the head coach of the Lawrence (Kan.) Aquahawks from 1998-02. With the Aquahawks, he was responsible for the general management of a 200-member, parent-run swim club. He created a program for swimmers ages six to 22, planning practices and meet schedules for swimmers of all ages and abilities. During his tenure, Barnes produced a number of collegiate swimmers who went on to swim at the Division I level and was recognized as the Region VIII Coach of the Year in 2000.

Before joining the Aquahawks, Barnes served as the assistant coach at the University of Kansas from 1997-98. He developed daily workouts and was involved in every aspect of recruiting. Barnes began his coaching career with the Michiana Marlins, a club team in South Bend, Ind.

At his club stops, Barnes coached a 2002 National Junior Team swimmer, a 2001 Central Zone Record Holder, a 1998 World Championship Finalist, two of the top eight finalists at the Senior Nationals in 1996, and a Missouri Valley Swimming record holder. He has also coached several national age-group top-16 qualifiers (including one champion), several Missouri Valley age group champions, numerous Indiana State Champions and record holders, and several National Championship qualifiers.

Barnes was a highly accomplished swimmer during his career at Indiana University from 1992-95. A four-year letterwinner, he was a seven-time NCAA All-American and a five-time honorable mention recipient. A two-time team Most Valuable Swimmer, he served as team captain during his senior campaign. As a freshman in 1992, Barnes won the Big Ten Championship in the 400 IM. He was also an Olympic Trials qualifier in 1992 and 1996 and a two-time National Team member in 1989 and 1992. He is presently Indiana's school record holder in the 400-yard IM. The Osceola, Ind., Penn High School product graduated from Indiana with a degree in kinesiology in 1995.